fracking Archives – MountainTrue

10/29: WNCA’s official comments on proposed N.C. fracking rules

Western North Carolina Alliance presents its official comments on the draft rules for the management of shale gas exploration and development in North Carolina. This letter supplements oral comments submitted by WNCA Co-Director Julie Mayfield at the Mining and Energy Commission public hearing on Sept. 12, 2014 in Cullowhee, on behalf of the members and board of WNCA.

Read or download WNCA’s letter here.

Submit YOUR comments on fracking before the 9/30 deadline here!

Have your say on fracking rules in N.C.!

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WNCA’s official statement/comments on proposed fracking rules in NC:

Read or download the statement here.

WNC fracking news updates:

Sylva Herald: Opponents dominate WCU fracking hearing

Asheville Citizen-Times: Large crowd turns thumbs down on fracking rules

WLOS TV: Fracking debate at WCU

WNCN: Hundreds cram last NC fracking hearing in west

The concern about fracking in the mountains was galvanized by the passage this summer of Senate Bill 786, which lifted the moratorium on issuing state permits for hydraulic fracturing for gas.

Fracking is a process using high-pressure injection of water, sand and chemicals to release natural gas trapped in underground shale formations.

WNCA and our environmental partners are concerned about risks of fracking, including the potential contamination of ground water, risks to air quality, the potential migration of gases and hydraulic fracturing chemicals to the surface, the potential mishandling of waste, and the health effects of these.

The comment deadline is Sept 30.

CLICK HERE to send a comment NOW to oil&gas@ncdenr.gov

Or send a comment by mail to:

Mining & Energy Commission
ATTN: Oil and Gas Program
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612

Look for more information from us as the hearing date approaches.

Click here for updates and tips from Frack Free NC.
Click here for updates from the policy blog of the N.C. Conservation Network.

9/8: ‘Gasland II, and What You Can Do’

Join our friends with A Greener Day, in conjunction with the Sierra Club and Clean Water for NC, for an abridged showing of “Gasland II” at 11:30 am. Sept. 8 at The Millroom, 66 Asheland Ave., in Asheville.

Gasland II chronicles some of the worst impacts of the natural gas extraction industry. The screening will be followed by a talk and discussion led by Sally Morgan of Clean Water for North Carolina, who will talk about fracking and what it means for us here in North Carolina.

Please RSVP here, to help us figure out how much food we need!

(Iced herbal tea will be provided by Green Sage Cafe.)

DENR: Public invited to comment on rules for oil and gas development

Press release from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources

RALEIGH – Officials with the state Mining and Energy Commission are seeking public input on proposed rules for regulating oil and gas development in North Carolina.

Written comments from the public will be accepted at three public hearings and may also be submitted at any time July 15 – Sept. 15. Hard copy written comments should be sent to:

Oil and Gas Program
DENR-Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612

Written comments may also be submitted electronically through the state Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources website at:

http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mining-and-energy-commission/public-comment-meetings

The public hearings are scheduled for:
• 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Aug. 20 at the McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St., Raleigh
• 5‒9 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Wicker Center, 1801 Nash St., Sanford
• 5– 9 p.m. Aug. 25 at Rockingham High School, 180 High School Rd., Reidsville

The complete text of the proposed rules and proposed revisions to existing rules are available online at:

http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=812822fd-9e97-4359-8935-4f07e713f0b1&groupId=8198095

The public comment period ends at 5 p.m. Sept. 15.